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S. 805 (95th)

Solar and Energy Conservation Commercialization Act

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Introduced

24 February 1977

Last action

24 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA], Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Solar and Energy Conservation Commercialization Act - Amends the National Housing Act to specify additional types of solar energy systems eligible for financial assistance under such Act. Stipulates that such systems shall include solar heating and cooling and hot water systems, geothermal and wind energy systems, and other energy conservation measures and equipment such as insulation, heat pumps, and devices to improve furnace efficiency. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to individuals and families to assist in the purchase of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation measures and equipment. Authorizes grants and loans for similar purposes to neighborhood, community, or nonprofit groups. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make loans to small businesses to assist in the purchase and installation of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation improvements and equipment. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Energy Administrator to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this Act and to jointly submit an annual report to the President and the Congress on activities carried out under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1978 through 1981.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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